US HB167

Amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to allow states with approved reclamation programs to enter memoranda of understanding with federal/state agencies to remediate mine drainage on abandoned mine lands and impacted waters

Creates "Community Reclaimer Partnerships" enabling nongovernmental entities to voluntarily assist states with reclamation projects on inventoried abandoned mine sites, with the Secretary required to approve or deny project submissions within 120 days

States must assume liability for costs and damages from Community Reclaimer projects (except for gross negligence or intentional misconduct), and Community Reclaimers cannot have participated in creating the original site contamination

Community Reclaimers may reprocess historic mine residue recovered during remediation if proceeds are used to defray remediation costs or reimburse federal agencies

Requires public notice, comment periods, and at least one public meeting before memoranda submission and project initiation; the Act sunsets on September 30, 2032